Senior Environmental Planner (NDEC Scientist III)

External Description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii.

It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner (NDEC Scientist III) to join our Redmond, WA team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Environmental Planner to join the Atlas / OSG team.
• The ideal candidate will support senior managers in preparing, editing, and ensuring the quality of permit and approval submissions for heavy civil transportation projects in Western Washington.
• This role requires expertise in critical area permitting for fish passage, commercial, and heavy civil construction projects.
• The candidate should have a proven track record in securing Section 401 and 404 consistency letters, Section 402 stormwater permits, HPA approvals, local critical areas permits, and NEPA / SEPA approvals.
• Attention to detail and strong coordination skills with stakeholders, engineers, landscape architects, and tribal co-managers are essential.

Requirements

Minimum requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Geology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental planning and permitting, or another related field..

Technical Requirements :

• Technical Writing Skills : The successful candidate will have a high proficiency in technical writing, proposals, and documentation related to environmental and civil engineering projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
• Experience Coordinating with Various Stakeholders : Demonstrated experience in coordinating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, regulatory agencies, community groups, and internal project teams.

Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate communication to ensure project objectives are met.

Drive to Work in Multi-disciplinary Teams : Strong desire and ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals.

Willingness to contribute ideas, share expertise, and support team members to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.

Proven track record delivering environmental permits. The candidate will have managed projects where they were in charge of acquiring key permits and approvals on-time and on-budget.

Other miscellaneous qualities :

• Ability to travel occasionally to locations in Western Washington, including the Olympic Peninsula.
• Able to work in inclement weather and difficult terrain.

Compensation : $87k - $104k hourly

$87k - $104k hourly

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits :

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are :

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide.

We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project.

We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values :

Life : We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart : As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust : We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery : Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values :

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work.

We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way.

Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide.

We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities.

Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy

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